Key takeaway: Hawaiʻi residents get into Hanauma Bay free, while visitors pay $25 (Honolulu Parks and Recreation). At state parks with fees, residents with a Hawaiʻi driver’s license or state ID pay nothing (DLNR State Parks). Numbers checked October 30, 2026.
What counts as proof
Most places want a Hawaiʻi driver’s license or state ID. Getting one is usually the first thing to do after you move (see our first 30 days checklist). At state parks, visitors riding in a resident’s car still pay (DLNR). Some city venues, like the Honolulu Zoo, will also take a recent utility bill or lease with photo ID (Honolulu Zoo admission rules).
Resident vs. visitor prices
| Place | Resident | Visitor |
|---|---|---|
| Hanauma Bay, Oʻahu: entry | Free, no reservation | $25 (12 and under free) |
| Hanauma Bay: parking | $1 | $3 |
| Diamond Head State Monument | Free | $5 per person + $10 parking, reservation required |
| Wailua River State Park, Kauaʻi (since Feb 22, 2026) | Free | $5 per person + $10 parking |
| Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa Wayside (Tantalus), Oʻahu (since Mar 1, 2026) | Free | $7 parking |
| Lānaʻi ferry, adult one way | $40 | $66 |
| Haleakalā National Park | $30 per vehicle | $30 per vehicle |
Sources: Honolulu DPR; Diamond Head; DLNR notices, (Tantalus); Maui Now; NPS Haleakalā.
The state added fees at more parks for 2026, including Rainbow Falls and Kekaha Kai on Hawaiʻi Island (Big Island Now). National parks don’t give residents a discount, but a $55 Hawaiʻi Tri-Park annual pass covers Haleakalā, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau (NPS).
Hotels, restaurants and attractions
Many hotels, restaurants and tour companies offer kamaʻāina rates, but they’re promotional and rarely published, so we can’t list amounts. Ask when you book, and have your ID ready.